Terms & Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern the access and use of Tach Ignite's website, applications, application plug-ins, and other services provided by us (collectively, the "Service").Website visitors are referred to in these terms as "Site Visitors" and individuals or entities who use the Service or create an account ("Account") and their Authorized Users are collectively referred to as "Customers".Customers and Site Visitors may be referred to in these Terms as "you" and "Your" as applicable.
Acceptance of Terms
By using the Service, you as a Site Visitor or Customer accept and agree to follow and be bound by these Terms (whether on behalf of yourself or a legal entity you represent). You also agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as all rules or restrictions that are posted on the Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized and must cease using the service immediately.
About Tach Ignite
Tach Ignite is an accelerator that also provides technical consulting services to help startups lift-off and scale.
Privacy Policy
You acknowledge that, except as described in these Terms or applicable Enterprise Terms, the information you provide to us or that we collect will be used and protected as described in our Privacy Policy.
You acknowledge and agree that we may access, preserve, or share any of your information when we believe in good faith that such sharing is reasonably necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding possible illegal activities or to comply with legal process (e.g. a subpoena or other legal process). We may also share your information in situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of the Tach Ignite's Privacy Policy or our user agreements or terms; or to respond to the claims of violation of the rights of third parties and/or to protect the rights, property and safety of Tach Ignite, our employees, users, or the public. This may involve the sharing of your information with law enforcement, government agencies, courts, and/or other organizations.
Customer Data
You are responsible for the data and information that you or your Authorized Users input or upload into the Service (“Customer Data”). You are further responsible for obtaining any necessary right and licenses for use of the Customer Data by your and Tach Ignite as contemplated in these Terms. You agree that you have the legal right and authority to access, use and disclose to Tach Ignite any Customer Data. You authorize Tach Ignite to access, process, and use the Customer Data as necessary to perform and fulfill its obligations hereunder, including to provide the Service to you. You and your Authorized Users acknowledge that Tach Ignite may process Customer Data in accordance with the Tach Ignite Privacy Policy.
Customer Warranties
You hereby represent and warrant to Tach Ignite that: (a) you have all requisite rights and authority to use the Service under these Terms and to grant all applicable rights herein; (b) you are responsible for all use of the Service associated with its Account; (c) you are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of its Account names and password(s); (d) you agree to immediately notify Tach Ignite of any unauthorized use of your Account of which you becomes aware; (e) you agree that Tach Ignite will not be liable for any losses incurred as a result of a third party's use of your Account, regardless of whether such use is with or without your knowledge and consent; (f) you will use the Service for lawful purposes only and subject to these Terms; (g) any information you submit to Tach Ignite is true, accurate, and correct; and (h) you will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the System or the Service, other Accounts, computer systems, or networks under the control or responsibility of Tach Ignite through hacking, cracking, password mining, or any other unauthorized means.
Fees
Tach Ignite reserves the right in the future to require payment of fees for certain or all aspects of the Service, change prices, or institute new charges, upon notice to you, which may be sent by email or posted on the Service. Your use of the Service following such notification constitutes your acceptance of any new or increased charges.
Modification of the Service
We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice. We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
Term and Termination
These Terms are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by ceasing further use of the Service. Tach Ignite is also free to terminate (or suspend access to) your use of the Service or your account, for any reason in our discretion, including your breach of these Terms. We have the sole right to decide whether you are in violation of any of the restrictions set forth in these Terms.
If these Terms expire or are terminated for any reason: (a) any and all of your liabilities to Tach Ignite that have accrued before the effective date of the expiration or termination will survive; (b) licenses and use rights granted to you with respect to the Service and intellectual property will immediately terminate; (c) Tach Ignite's obligation to provide any further services to you under these Terms will immediately terminate, except any such services that are expressly to be provided following expiration or termination of these Terms. Any other provisions that, by their nature, should survive termination of these Terms shall survive termination. By way of example, all of the following will survive termination: any obligation you have to pay us or indemnify us, any limitations on our liability, and any terms regarding ownership or intellectual property rights.
Third Party Consent
We may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other third-party websites, services, or resources that are beyond our control. We make no representations or endorsements as to the quality, suitability, functionality, or legality of any third-party content to which links may be provided, and you hereby waive any claim you might have against us with respect to such services. TACH IGNITE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT ON THE INTERNET OR WEB PAGES THAT ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE SERVICE OR POSTS OF USER CONTENT. Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of third parties found on or through the Service, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such third party or partner. You agree that we are not responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such partners or links to third-party websites or resources on the Service.
Warranty and Disclaimer
THIS DISCLAIMER SECTION IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THESE TERMS.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE USING THE SERVICE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS,” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, CONDITION, GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATION, WHETHER ORAL, IN WRITING OR IN ELECTRONIC FORM.
TACH IGNITE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SERVICE WILL FUNCTION WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, IS FREE OF MALICIOUS CODE OR THAT IT IS FREE OF ERRORS OR OMISSIONS, OR LOSS OR SECURITY BREACH OF TRANSMITTED INFORMATION, OR THAT NO VIRUSES WILL BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SERVICE.
YOU ARE ADVISED TO SAFEGUARD YOUR DATA, TO USE CAUTION AND NOT TO RELY IN ANY WAY ON THE CORRECT FUNCTIONING OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICE AND/OR ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS.
CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
Indemnification
You will defend, indemnify, and hold us, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, suppliers, consultants, and agents harmless from any and all third-party claims, liability, damages, and costs (including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees) arising from or related to, as applicable: (a) your access to and use of the Service; (b) violation of these Terms by you or your authorized Account user(s), as applicable; (c) infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity by you; (d) the nature and content of all Customer or Paid Customer data processed by the Service; or (e) any products or services purchased or obtained by you in connection with the Service.
Tach Ignite retains the exclusive right to settle, compromise, and pay, without your prior consent, any and all claims or causes of action that are brought against us. We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You agree not to settle any matter in which we are named as a defendant and/or for which you have indemnity obligations without our prior written consent. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding upon becoming aware of it.
If you are a California resident, you waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides: A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, and that if known by him or her would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.
If you are not a California resident, you waive your rights under any statute or common law principle similar to Section 1542 that governs your rights in the jurisdiction of your residence.
Limitations of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TACH IGNITE, ITS AFFILIATES, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AND ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTIES FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA OR INFORMATION), HOWEVER IT ARISES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AND ALL RELATED COSTS AND EXPENSES OF LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION, OR AT TRIAL OR ON APPEAL, IF ANY, WHETHER OR NOT LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION IS INSTITUTED), REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF CLAIM OR THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY VIOLATION BY YOU OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS, STATUTES, RULES, OR REGULATIONS, EVEN IF TACH IGNITE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT THAT TACH IGNITE IS LIABLE TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF (I) $100.00 OR (II) THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO TACH IGNITE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT ON WHICH YOUR CLAIM IS BASED. THE FOREGOING CAP ON LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY OF TACH IGNITE FOR (1) DEATH, TANGIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY TACH IGNITE'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FOR (2) ANY INJURY CAUSED BY TACH IGNITE'S FRAUD OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE PRIOR LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERS FORM AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AND TACH IGNITE WOULD NOT ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND DISCLAIMERS.
Relationship of the Parties
At all times, you and Tach Ignite are independent contractors, and are not the agents or representatives of the other. These Terms are not intended to create a joint venture, partnership, or franchise relationship between the parties. Non-parties do not benefit from and cannot enforce these Terms. There are no third-party beneficiaries to these Terms. You must not represent to anyone that you are an agent of Tach Ignite or are otherwise authorized to bind or commit Tach Ignite in any way without Tach Ignite's prior written authorization.
General
Electronic Communications
You agree to receive all communications, agreements, and notices that we provide in connection with the Service (&ldquot;Communications&rdquot;), including, but not limited to, Communications related to our delivery of the Service via electronic means, including by e-mail, text, in-product notifications, or by posting them on the Service. You agree that all Communications we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such Communications be in writing or be delivered in a particular manner and you agree to keep your Account contact information current.
Assignability
You may not assign your rights or obligations, or delegate your responsibilities hereunder without Tach Ignite's prior written consent. If consent is given, these Terms will bind your successors and assigns. Any attempt by you to transfer your rights, duties, or obligations under these Terms except as expressly provided in these Terms is void. Tach Ignite may, at any time, freely assign its rights, duties, and obligations hereunder without notice to you.
Force Majeure
Neither party will be liable hereunder by reason of any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations hereunder (except for the payment of money owed) on account of events beyond the reasonable control of such party, which may include without limitation denial-of-service attacks, strikes, shortages, riots, insurrection, fires, flood, storm, explosions, acts of God, war, terrorism, governmental action, labor conditions, earthquakes and material shortages, internet connectivity. The party affected by the force majeure event will provide notice to the other party within a commercially reasonable time and will use commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as practicable. Obligations not performed due to a force majeure event will be performed as soon as reasonably possible when the force majeure event concludes.
Governing Law
These Terms and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Tach Ignite will be interpreted in accordance with the law of the State of California and the United States of America without regard to any conflict-of-law or other principles that provide for the application of the law of another jurisdiction. These Terms expressly exclude and disclaim the terms of the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which shall not apply to any transaction conducted through or otherwise involving the Service.
Venue
Any claim or dispute that between you and Tach Ignite that arises out of or is related to the Service and is not subject to arbitration or eligible for small claims action, shall be decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in San Francisco, California, and you hereby consent to, and waive all defense of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens with respect to venue and jurisdiction in the state and federal courts of San Francisco, California.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and any documents expressly incorporated by reference constitute the the final, complete, and exclusive expression of the agreement between you and Tach Ignite regarding the Service provided under these Terms. These Terms supersede and the parties disclaim any reliance on previous oral and written communications with respect to the subject matter hereof and apply to the exclusion of any other terms that you seek to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing. Tach Ignite hereby rejects any additional or conflicting terms appearing in a purchase order or any other ordering materials submitted by you and conditions assent solely based on these Terms and conditions of these Terms as offered by Tach Ignite. Except as explicitly permitted in these Terms, no modification or amendment of these Terms shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized agent of the party against whom the modification or amendment is being asserted.
Trade Restrictions
You acknowledge that the Service and any related products, information, documentation, software, technology, technical data, and any derivatives thereof, that Tach Ignite makes available (collectively &ldquot;Excluded Data”) are subject to the export control and sanctions laws and regulations of the United States and other countries that may prohibit or restrict access by certain persons or from certain countries or territories currently including, but not limited to, Cuba, the Crimea region of the Ukraine, Sudan, Iran, North Korea and Syria (&ldquot;Trade Restrictions”). You represent and warrant that you are not: (i) located in an embargoed country or territory, (ii) under the control of an entity organized in or a resident of an embargoed country or territory, (iii) listed on any U.S. government list of persons or entities with which U.S. persons are prohibited from transacting, including, but not limited to, OFAC's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Other Blocked Persons, the U.S. State Department's Nonproliferation Sanctions lists, the U.S. Commerce Department's Entity List or Denied Persons List located at https://www.export.gov/article?id=Consolidated-Screening-List; or (iv) subject to end destination export control regulations, such as, but not limited to, the U.S. Export Administration Regulations and U.S. Government EU Dual-Use Regulation EC 428/2009. You are solely responsible for complying with Trade Restrictions for all Excluded Data and any of its content transmitted through the Service.
Language and Translations
Tach Ignite may provide translations of these Terms or other terms or policies. Translations are provided for informational purposes and if there is an inconsistency or conflict between a translation and the English version, the English version will control.
Waiver
The waiver by either you or Tach Ignite of any breach of any provision of these Terms does not waive any other breach. The failure of any party to these Terms to insist on strict performance of any covenant or obligation in accordance with these Terms will not be a waiver of such party's right to demand strict compliance in the future, nor will the same be construed as a novation of these Terms.
Severability
If any part of these Terms is found to be illegal, unenforceable, or invalid in any respect, the remaining portions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect. If any material limitation or restriction on the grant of any license to you under these Terms is found to be illegal, unenforceable, or invalid, the license will immediately terminate.
Interpretation
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms shall not be construed against the drafting party.
Headings
The headings used throughout these Terms are solely for the convenience of reference and are not to be used as an aid in the interpretation of these Terms.
Consumer Complaints
California users are entitled to the following specific consumer rights notice: The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (916) 445-1254 or (800) 952-5210.
Changes to Terms of Services
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms. The most current version of the Terms will be posted on the Service and it is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. If the changes include material changes that affect your rights or obligations, we will notify you of the changes by reasonable means, which could include notification through the Service or via email. Your continued use of the Service following the effective date of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you may not use the Service.